OTD-542: Immersive I - Mental Health in OT

This course will familiarize students with the practice area of mental health and the application of the occupational therapy process with individuals across the lifespan who experience psychosocial impairment and/or formal psychiatric diagnosis. Using case-based competencies, the course will evaluate students' ability to identify and apply appropriate evaluation and intervention methods associated with the practice area and learned within the context of the course. Students will understand the various practice settings and service delivery models related to this practice area, from traditional to emerging. Additionally, students will discuss the variations in the occupational therapist's role and the roles of other interdisciplinary team members in each of these settings, including telehealth. The course will explore the "lived experience" and contextual factors (social, environmental and financial) of individuals, populations, and communities affected by psychiatric conditions allowing students to understand the unique impacts of associated occupational performance deficits. Prerequisite: Admission to the OTD program. [ 4 credits ]